Hyphenation of proportion

Wondering how to hyphenate the English word proportion? This word can be hyphenated and contains 3 syllables as shown below.

pro-por-tion

Definitions of proportion:

1.	The quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole
2.	Magnitude or extent A building of vast proportions
3.	Balance among the parts of something
4.	The relation between things (or parts of things) with respect to their comparative quantity, magnitude, or degree An inordinate proportion of the book is given over to quotations A dry martini has a large proportion of gin
5.	Harmonious arrangement or relation of parts or elements within a whole (as in a design) In all perfectly beautiful objects there is found the opposition of one part to another and a reciprocal balance- John Ruskin
6.	Give pleasant proportions to Harmonize a building with those surrounding it
7.	Adjust in size relative to other things

Synonyms of proportion:

noun	proportionality, quotient
noun	dimension, magnitude
noun	symmetry, balance, equilibrium, equipoise, counterbalance
noun	balance, placement, arrangement
verb	harmonize, harmonise
verb	adjust, set, correct

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Hyphenator

The hyphen is a punctuation mark used to join words and to separate syllables of a single word. The use of hyphens is called hyphenation. The hyphen should not be confused with dashes, which are longer and have different uses, or with the minus sign, which is also longer in some contexts. Some words can be hyphenated in different places and you can use this website to find out where. Also reffered to as syllable counter and divider.